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    2. Introduction Instructors EO Office Chaplains Office Family Readiness Human Resource Advisor Participants

    3. Why Are You Here? EO is a Readiness Issue: America is a diverse nation. Our recruiting base is diverse. Our units population is diverse. If we fail to to be fair and equitable in our treatment of everyone, then our recruitment and retention suffers, our mission suffers, and the nation suffers.

    4. Why Are You Here? Our Commander wants you to be here. To support the Air Force Mission by enhancing Unit cohesion, specifically by participating in refresher EO training to support two Air Force requirements: Reaffirm our commitment to Equal Opportunity. Know our roles and responsibilities to ensure episodes of discrimination and sexual harassment do not go unchallenged.

    5. Substance Abuse Why People Abuse: 3 Parts Genetics/Chemistry Environment Experimentation

    6. Other Abuses Alcohol Behavior Abuses Gambling

    7. Drug TestingSubstance Abuse Program ANG Policy: Illegal or improper use of drugs is a serious breach of discipline and is not compatible with service in the ANG.

    9. Drug Testing Random inspection testing is the primary test basis. Current testing level = 30% of unit strength, annually. Target goal of 35%.

    10. Drug testingOne Good Reason In the Mid 1980s when random testing became standard almost 30% of military members were showing as positive for drugs. Currently AF/ANG hovers at about .5%. Army/ARNG hovers about 1.9%

    11. 190th Air Refueling WingMembers Positive

    12. 190th ARW Illicit Drug Use (Some Recent Examples) Marijuana; SrA, Traditional Cocaine; Sr NCO, Technician, over 20 years service Cocaine; Commissioned Officer, Traditional, about 18 years service Marijuana; A1C, Traditional Methamphetamine; Sr NCO, Traditional, about 16 years service Methamphetamine & Marijuana; Sr NCO, Technician, over 20 years service

    13. CONSEQUENCES OF SUBSTANCE ABUSE Impacts mission readiness. Jeopardizes personal safety & the safety of others. Damages physical health. Impairs judgement. Causes psychological injury. Compromises the organizations security.

    14. Local Drug Scene Sources: DEA, OSI, CID, KBI, AF Drug Testing, Kansas City, KS PD, Lawrence PD, Topeka PD, Riley Co. PD, Pottawatamie Co. Sheriffs Dept. What is the local drug scene in Northeast Kansas.

    15. Basic FactsKansas is.. a major producer of Methamphetamine. Shawnee County Leads Kansas in Methamphetamine lab busts. Annually Kansas is one of the top States for Methamphetamine lab busts a producer of other drugs as well. The Worlds largest LSD lab was busted in Wamego in 2001. a major transit route for drugs from East to West and from Mexico to points North. Nations largest Ketamine bust was by the Kansas Highway Patrol in July 2001.

    16. Local Drug Scene Top 3 Marijuana Crack Cocaine Methamphetamine

    17. Marijuana Commonly used by all drug abuser groups. High Grade Pot has THC (the good stuff in pot) ratings of 14%. Low grade pot is often contaminated with other substances (PCP, LSD, Formaldihyde, Ketamine), often without the consumers knowledge. Excellent quality 1970s Pot had THC levels of 3-7%. Effects: Damage to learning processes and short term memory is very common.

    18. Crack Cocaine Number One drug problem in the Kansas City area. Violence risk increasing as competition from Methamphetamine dealers moving in. Effects: Severe addiction, weight loss, psychosis with paranoia, hallucinations and severe aggression, brain damage, bleeding.

    19. Methamphetamine High is similar to Crack Cocaine. Starting to make inroads into other demographics. Kansas production increasing. Effects: Severe addiction, weight loss, psychosis with paranoia, hallucinations and severe aggression, brain damage.

    20. The Up and Coming DrugEcstasy Popular with young adults at Rave settings. Most common in the college campus areas and sometimes seen in KC. Some users do not take other drugs. In fact, Raves are often advertised alcohol-free. Effects: When being used extreme affectionate feelings, high rape risk, very high body temperature, heat stroke risk. After effects are massive depression hangover and destroyed brain neurotransmitters. Depression may last a lifetime.

    21. Other Up & Coming Drugs:GHB and Ketamine Gamma Hydroxy Butyrate (GHB): Often used as a mellower with other drugs or as a rape drug It is a very powerful nervous system depressant. Often combined with Ecstasy at raves. Loss of coordination & loss of inhibition; impaired judgment; memory loss. Can cause anxiety, seizures, coma, and death. Ketamine: Like PCP but with hallucinations. Often smoked or added to drinks. Balancing act from a good high (K-Land) to severely unpleasant trip (K-Hole). Can cause depression, delirium, amnesia, long term memory loss, seizures, and death.

    22. Trends Illegal Drug production in Kansas is increasing while usage remains stable. For younger unit members, Marijuana and Ecstasy are the highest risks. For older members, Methamphetamine and Cocaine are the highest risks.

    23. Alcohol No Underage Drinking (drinking rules may vary overseas). If you drink, drink responsibly (moderation). Drinking shall not impair the work performance. Drinking offenses (DUI, working intoxicated, alcohol-related incidents) can ruin a career. Limited rehabilitation opportunities in the Guard.

    24. QUESTIONS?

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